Hapag-Lloyd Increases Ocean Tariff Rates for Dry Containers from North Europe
What Happened?
Hapag-Lloyd has announced an increase to its Ocean Tariff rates for dry containers shipping from North Europe and the Mediterranean Sea to India West Coast and Pakistan. Effective for sailings starting on September 21, 2026, rates for both 20' and 40' dry containers will increase by USD 100.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
August 25, 2026
Effective from
September 21, 2026
Carrier
HLCU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
North Europe -> India, North Europe -> Pakistan, Mediterranean Sea -> India, Mediterranean Sea -> Pakistan
Affected Ports
Nhava Sheva, Mundra, Karachi, Port Qasim
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs utilizing Hapag-Lloyd's dry container services from North Europe and the Mediterranean Sea to India and Pakistan will be affected by these rate increases.
Source:
Hapag-LloydSet surcharge alert
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